The IVDAEA CAPTA coinage series was the broadest and most
diverse issue of coins celebrating a Roman victory issued up to
that time, comprising coins of every metal, denomination, and mint.
They formed an important part of the overall propaganda campaign
establishing the legitimacy of the Flavian dynasty. The new edition
of Roman Imperial Coinage lists this rare aureus as the first
struck in Rome by Vespasian once his forces had seized control of
the capital in December of AD 69. Scarce in any condition, it is
remarkably rare in any condition above Very Fine and this specimen
is superior to those found in most public collections.